Nanette Augustin McCarthy

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Nanette Augustin McCarthy

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 30 years

Child custody Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptials

161 North Clark Street, Suite 3500, Chicago, IL

About Nanette

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 40%

10 years

40%
Divorce and Separation 40%

10 years

40%
Domestic Violence 10%

10 years

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

10 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 30 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1995

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

GMR Family Law LLP

161 North Clark Street, Suite 3500, Chicago, IL, 60601

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GMR Family Law LLP

250 Parkway Drive, Suite 150, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069

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Griffin McCarthy & Rice LLP

401 South Frontage Rd, Suite A, Burr Ridge, IL, 60527

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Nanette Augustin McCarthy's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lauren Dillon | April 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best in case advocacy

From intake to resolution, GMR was professional, level-headed, equitable, & a diplomatically-fierce advocate for me & child. Cannot say enough good about this firm. I could sleep at night (sometimes only) because I knew Nanette, Molly, and a Higher Power fully had me in their competent hands. While t...he system is fraught with frustrations, inconsistencies and slowdowns, GMR did their best to provide context, head off troubles, and be empathetic. They know the space, the people, the power dynamics, and the strategy to navigate the courts for the betterment of families & children. At no point did they contribute to our already-fragmenting family; instead, they sought the betterment of all. This set them apart.

Posted by Joni | April 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The family law attorney that saved my bacon!

Nanette McCarthy handled my divorce, and somehow managed to make an extremely stressful situation completely manageable. I could not have been happier with how quickly she got back to me after each hearing, and how expertly she handled what was kind of a sticky divorce. I was relieved and totally sa...tisfied with the resolution of my case. I can’t say enough nice things about her professionalism and know-how. Worth every penny and then some!

Posted by Emily | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

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Fair, great listeners

I worked with Molly and Nanette at their practice during my 2018 divorce. I had original hired another lawyer and quickly realized I needed to change to get a fair deal. Divorce is hard and I'm still salty about the financial outcome, but it was a best case scenario situation with my ex who was askin...g for a a lot. I really felt heard while working with them.

Posted by Alice | April 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A knowledgeable and experienced attorney

It is with the highest regard that I recommend Nanette McCarthy of Griffin, McCarthy and Rice LLP. Nanette represented me in my 2018 divorce. Her expertise and experience in family law and her determination to achieve a fair outcome were apparent when navigating through the challenges of my divorce.... The longevity of my marriage and a complicated financial situation made settlement negotiations difficult. Nanette and her associate, Lisa Cervone, displayed tremendous analytical skill and tenacity necessary to maneuver through a web of financial complexities. Nanette’s guidance during the arduous process of property division helped to keep us moving forward. Any contention or road blocks were met with logic, pertinent information and a calm professional demeanor. Nanette made herself available for communication, kept me aware of all correspondence or documents, involving me in all decisions. Nanette is clearly a knowledgeable and well prepared attorney. I always felt that she and her associates were committed to my best interests during an extremely difficult, life changing event. She is dedicated to her clients while maintaining the highest regard for the law.

Posted by peter | February 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, caring attorney that will protect your rights

My divorce came out of nowhere and it turned out my (x)spouse had planned this for years. The divorce started out simple enough with each of us having what I would say are nice lawyers. Suddenly, my spouse changed gears, fired her lawyer and went with another lawyer who had no problem instilling hate... and high hopes to my spouse of what could happen if we really go after this 'guy.' I immediately realized that this is going to be a contentious, hate filled journey. To protect myself and my children I sought new attorneys that could handle the onslaught of legal action coming at me. My cousin is an attorney to whom I asked if he could recommend a top divorce attorney. He mentioned Nanette McCarthy as someone I should consider. After contacting Nanette and giving a brief description of what had happened thus far, she scheduled a meeting between us early the next morning. We immediately went to the business of protecting my rights. There were such low points in this ordeal and looking back I'm so happy that I went through it with Nanette's firm. Throughout the near 4 year ordeal Nanette and her wonderful associates could not have handled the case in a more professional, caring, yet aggressive manner. Constantly faced with harsh opposition, my attorneys kept a steady forward push to maintain and enforce my rights. Having the proper attorney during this major life changing time is so very important. From the parenting agreement to the splitting of assets, you will not find a better firm to represent your rights during this extremely complicated, emotional, delicate and exhausting process.

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. In divorce the ability to negotiate and compromise is an important skill. Nanette has this valuable skill, she is able to create maximum results. she is a reasonable voice for her clients"

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

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Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Griffin McCarthy & Rice LLP

2003 - 2008

Attorney, Griffin & McCarthy

2000 - 2003

Attorney, Law Office of Nanette McCarthy

1997 - 2000

Attorney, Kalchiem Schatz & Berger

1995 - 1997

Attorney, Botti Marinaccio

Associations

2018 - Present

Lilac Tree

Board Member

2007 - Present

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois

Fellow

2005 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

1996 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2014

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Illinois chapter)

President

Education

1995

Depaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Lawrence Technological University

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Program On Negotiation At Harvard Law School

Languages

English

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